***Grounds Schedule of Works – June 16th – June 22nd 2014*** Bunker maintenance will fill the week. Edging, weeding, and shaping. Continue supplementary fertilising of thin greens. Unfortunately play commitments prohibited us from changing sand type in bunker at 1st green. Our next available day will be Monday June 23rd.
Course News
WE NEED YOU! DO YOU LOVE THE OUTDOORS?DO YOU HAVE A GREEN THUMB?DO YOU LOVE OUR CLUB? Then this might be for YOU! We are looking for members who are interested in lending a helping hand out on the golf course. There are some special projects being planned and we are calling for expressions of […]
***Grounds Schedule of Works – June 9th – June 15th 2014*** Brick paving new path down to practice tee New sand in bunker at 1st green right hand side Trial of plaster’s sand unsuccessful Nutrient supplements to 10th green Trace element application to fairways, and tees Tree pruning programme low branches around course Stump grinding […]
***Grounds Schedule of Works – June 2nd – June 8th 2014*** Start tree planting programme Start bunker maintenance Course general maintenance With winter well and truly set in now, it’s important members and their guests are aware of the need to preserve the golf course. There are a number of blue lines around that carts […]
***Grounds Schedule of Works – May 26th – June 1st 2014*** Turf repairs to apron behind bunker on 13th green, and apron on edge of putting green Divot par 3 tees Start tree pruning programme low branches around course Stump grinding and tree root removal Prepare nursery for re-seeding Fertilise new turf on greens
***Grounds Schedule of Works – May 19th – May 23rd 2014*** Sand has been added to the rear bunker at 16 to get the ball to roll away from the face. First application of herbicide for Kikuyu control on practice fairway Second application of herbicide for Mullumbimby couch throughout course Application of trace elements to all […]
***Grounds Schedule of Works – May 10th – May 15th*** Our major focus for the week will be turf repairs. Bent grass will be re-instated at the 15th green apron. Santa ana couch will be used around 18th fairway bunkers. Tree pruning will commence Stump grinding and tree root removal is ongoing A growth retardant […]
***Grounds Schedule of Works – May 5th 2014 – May 9th 2014*** As mowing slows down more labour is directed towards tidying the course. All yardage markers to be trimmed. Stump grinder to remove exposed tree roots, starting on 4 and 5 holes.Turf repairs to right hand side of 17th green will bring the green out to the […]
***Grounds Schedule of Works 21/04 – 27/04*** Greens Renovation – Coring and Sanding of the greens was completed last week and they will be mown for the first time this Tuesday morning. Indications are that the greens are responding well at this early stage and will improve rapidly now with regular mowing. A light follow up […]
***Grounds Schedule of Works 31/3 – 4/4*** This week we’re concentrating on gaining some speed and firmness to our greens. With nematode activity finally under control we can put a little stress on the bent grass now without worrying about root damage, drought, and disease. Although irrigation is governed by weather, we will be able […]
